electricians; certification

HB 2869 requires all commercial electricians working for licensed electrical contractors in Arizona to hold a state-issued certification, replacing previous requirements. It establishes three certification levels (commercial electrician, apprentice, trainee), mandates carrying the certificate on job sites with a $300 penalty for non-compliance, and sets experience/exam standards (e.g., 8,000 hours or approved apprenticeship for full certification). The bill excludes certain workers like cable TV technicians, utility employees, and electronic systems technicians from this requirement. Certification must be renewed every three years with 24 hours of continuing education and 2,000 hours of work.